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How to Think About the Dramatic Firing of Israel's Defense Minister

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 6 Nov

The recent firing of Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an ongoing conflict represents a significant event in Israeli politics, marked by a historic precedent as no defense minister has been dismissed in wartime before.

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Embarrassed to be Jewish? This is for you.

Jeremy Rosen in Future of Jewish · 30 Jul

The essay discusses the issue of Jews and Israelis feeling embarrassed or ashamed of their identity, citing examples of people hiding their Jewish or Israeli background in public settings.

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Red Flag - with special guest Michael Eisenberg

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 19 May 2023

The discussion on the Red Flag podcast delves into the recent Flag Day parade in Jerusalem, which led to tensions between nationalist activists and Arab residents despite the Gaza ceasefire.

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Method to Our Madness: A Response to Hillel Halkin

Ze'ev Maghen in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jan 2023

In this response to Hillel Halkin, the author challenges Halkin's criticism of right-wing Zionist parties and the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel.

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The “Who’s In & Who’s Out?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 4 Feb 2021

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss three main topics: the failure of center-left parties in Israeli politics, the role of ultra-Orthodox Jews in the upcoming elections, and the lack of female party leaders.

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The “Who’s In & Who’s Out?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 4 Feb 2021

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Standing Together's Sally Abed discuss the upcoming Israeli elections, focusing on the proliferation of center-left parties led by men, the impact of ultra-Orthodox Jews on the elections, and the underrepresentation of women in party leadership.

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Double Lifers

Michal Leibowitz in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Jun 2020

"Hidden Heretics: Jewish Doubt in the Digital Age" by Ayala Fader explores the lives of ultra-Orthodox Jewish individuals who publicly observe Jewish law but privately doubt and violate it.

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The “Keeva & Us” Edition

Promised Podcast · 16 May 2019

In "The Keeva & Us Edition" podcast, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss various topics, including the intriguing partnership between pork-loving former Soviets and God-fearing ultra-Orthodox Jews in a Netanyahu government, the implementation of official credit ratings for all Israelis and its implications, and the anticipation for the return of the popular show "Shtisel."

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The “Keeva & Us” Edition

Promised Podcast · 16 May 2019

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss various topics, such as the partnership between pork-loving former Soviets and ultra-Orthodox Jews in Netanyahu's government, the implementation of official credit ratings for Israelis, and the return of the TV show Shtisel for a third season.

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The “Guns, Jews and Steel” Edition

Promised Podcast · 12 Apr 2018

In this episode of "The Promised Podcast," Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the Great March of Return in Gaza, questioning whether it is a non-violent protest or a dangerous attempt to breach Israel's border, and debate the role of IDF sharpshooters.

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The “Guns, Jews and Steel” Edition

Promised Podcast · 12 Apr 2018

Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman in the discussion explore the Great March of Return in Gaza, debating whether it is a non-violent protest or a dangerous breach of Israel's borders.

0 Television/Film Communities

Nuclear Family

Shai Secunda in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jun 2016

In the Israeli TV series "Shtisel," set in a haredi community in Jerusalem, the show explores the dynamics of a complex and intense Jewish family, including Akiva and his father Reb Shulem, along with various relatives.

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"The State of the Spirit (and the Spirit of the State)" Edition

Promised Podcast · 17 Sep 2015

In this podcast episode titled "The State of the Spirit (and the Spirit of the State)," Allison, Don, and Noah examine various aspects of religion and spirituality in Israel, including the happiness levels of different Jewish religious groups, the increasing belief in God among secular Jews, and the use of technology by ultra-Orthodox Jews.

0 Culture Literature

The Fires Next Time

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 3 Mar 2011

Shalom Auslander explores various humorous hypothetical uprisings in his piece "The Fires Next Time."

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